JUNKER 26
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26.25 ft |
| LWL | 21.65 ft |
| Beam | 8.86 ft |
| Draft | 4.59 ft |
| Displacement | 6,614 lb |
| Ballast | 2,756.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 29 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.84 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 29.93 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.84 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 301.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 142.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 242.6 sq ft |
About the JUNKER 26
Later became the NAVER 27. (1980)
The Junker 26 is a compact, heavy-displacement cruiser designed by Arne Borghegn and built by Holstebro Plastværk A/S and STB starting in 1977. With a displacement of 6614.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 290.97, this fractional sloop offers a stable, motion-comfortable platform for its 26.25 ft LOA.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize sea-keeping comfort and stability over raw speed, making it ideal for couples or small families seeking a manageable, robust package.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.89 and a high comfort ratio of 24.28, the Junker 26 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent stability and resistance to capsizing in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1970s European heavy-displacement cruisers like the Hallberg-Rassy 32 or smaller Nautor's Swan models, the Junker 26 shares a focus on solid construction and comfortable motion characteristics rather than racing performance.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the JUNKER 26 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the JUNKER 26yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a JUNKER 26? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Used sails that fit the JUNKER 26
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